A view of ferries at Aquarium Wharf at Darling Harbour with the Hyatt Regency hotel and the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium in the background.
Saturday, 30 November 2024
Friday, 29 November 2024
Allawah, railway station
A view of Allawah railway station concourse and platforms, in the southern suburb of Allawah. It is serviced by the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. This photo was taken in 2010 so the signs and benches have been updated since then.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Annandale, post office
The listed post office is located on the corner of Booth Street and Johnston Street, in the inner west suburb of Annandale. This heritage listed building was designed by Walter Liberty Vernon and built in 1895 in the Federation Free Classical style.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome.
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Sydney Harbour Bridge, ferries
These Sydney Ferries make their way past the Sydney Harbour Bridge departing and arriving at Circular Quay.The Fishburn is a First Fleet ferry acquired in 1985 and operates on the Inner Harbour. It was named Fishburn, after one of eleven ships of the First Fleet that sailed to Australia in 1787.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Opera House, ferry
A ferry passes the Sydney Opera House, viewed from a boat in Sydney Harbour. The Queenscliff is a Freshwater Class ferry acquired in 1983 and is part of the fleet that operates from Circular Quay to Manly. It was named Queenscliff after the northern suburb near Manly.
Monday, 25 November 2024
OTC House, mural
This is part of a mural titled "Come Together" on the wall outside the cafe at OTC House, an office building on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Bathurst Street.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.
Sunday, 24 November 2024
Auburn, Fauna Reserve
This emu is in the Auburn Fauna Reserve in the grounds of Auburn Botanic Gardens in the western suburb of Auburn.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot, Saturday Critters.
Saturday, 23 November 2024
Circular Quay, ferries
This view of ferries moored at Circular Quay ferry wharves is from Circular Quay railway station. In the distance, across Sydney Harbour are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. These Sydney Ferries are moored here overnight after ferry services have concluded. The Alexander is a First Fleet Class ferry acquired in 1986 that is part of the fleet that operates on the Inner Harbour routes. It was named Alexander, after the one of eleven ships of the First Fleet which sailed to Australia in 1787. The Bungaree is an Emerald class ferry which entered service on Sydney Harbour in 2017. It is named for an Aboriginal Australian from the Broken Bay area, who was known as an explorer, entertainer and community leader. They feature a moustache on the bow for Movember, an annual event involving the growing of moustaches and beards during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.
Friday, 22 November 2024
Barangaroo, Crown Sydney and One Sydney Harbour
Looking at Crown Sydney and One Sydney Harbour at Barangaroo from a boat on Darling Harbour.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Kirribilli, wharf
The Jeffrey Street wharf, near the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is located in the north shore suburb of Kirribilli. This is a photo from 2015 so the Sydney skyline across the harbour has changed considerably since then.
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Walsh Bay, wharves
A view of the Walsh Bay wharves from a boat on Sydney Harbour. These wharves stretch from Pier One in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at Dawes Point to Moore's Wharf at Millers Point. They have been redeveloped into a hotel, theatres, apartments, restaurants and office space.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Dawes Point, wharves
A view of the Walsh Bay wharves, in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point, in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a boat on Sydney Harbour. The Coral Trekker is a square-rigged, wooden tall ship with distinctive rusty red sails, which is involved in maritime training and does daily sails and charters on Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Through My Lens, Good Random Fun, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.
Monday, 18 November 2024
Kogarah, mural
This mural featuring reeds and a creek is on the side of the former Kogarah Civic Centre extending to the footpath and transformer, located on the corner of Post Office Lane and Wicks Lane, in the southern suburb of Kogarah. The suburb name Kogarah is derived from an indigenous word meaning “Place of Reeds”. The administration building was for the former City of Kogarah local government area which had reeds in its logo. The local council merged with the Hurstville City Council in 2016, to form the Georges River Council.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.
Sunday, 17 November 2024
Dawes Point, Sydney Harbour Bridge
Dawes Point Park is located at the northern tip of The Rocks, beneath the southern approach to the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point. This view is across George Street which is closed to traffic on weekends for the Rocks Markets stalls, where local artisans sell their handcrafted artworks, jewellery and food.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.
Saturday, 16 November 2024
Lilyfield, Hawthorne Canal
This bridge carries Dobroyd Parade (or City West Link) over Hawthorne Canal, in the inner west suburb of Lilyfield.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.
Friday, 15 November 2024
Sans Souci, wharf
A private wharf on the Georges River at the St George Sailing Club, located along Riverside Drive in the southern suburb of Sans Souci.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
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Thursday, 14 November 2024
The Rocks, Argyle Stores
The Argyle Stores is a heritage listed former customs house and bond store along Argyle Street in the inner city suburb of The Rocks. The Argyle is a multi-storey bar, nightclub and eatery. El Camino Cantina is a Mexican restaurant next door.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome.
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Barangaroo, King Street Wharf
The view towards King Street Wharf from a boat on Darling Harbour. The tallest buildings in the background at Barangaroo are Crown Sydney, One Sydney Harbour, International Towers and Macquarie Bank.
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Dawes Point, wharves
A view of the Walsh Bay wharves, in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point, in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a boat on Sydney Harbour. This Sydney Rivercat Class ferry is part of the fleet that cruises up the Parramatta River. It was acquired in 1993 and named after Marjorie Jackson, an Australian Olympic athlete. A train can also be seen crossing the bridge.
Linked to: Through My Lens, Good Random Fun, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.
Monday, 11 November 2024
Rockdale, mural
This is part of an extensive mural along the walls and pillars of the walkways and travelators leading from the underground car park to Rockdale Plaza shopping centre, in the southern suburb of Rockdale. The mural was created by Joe Whyte in 2022 and depicts historic moments and landmarks from the local area. This depicts Rockdale Town Hall from a past era, when it was decorated in Coronation Celebration Festoons in 1953.
Sunday, 10 November 2024
Kogarah, Fry's Reserve
These blooming Jacaranda trees line the stormwater drain in Fry's Reserve, in the southern suburb of Kogarah. A newly married couple has chosen this location to take some wedding photos.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.
Saturday, 9 November 2024
Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
A view of Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Aquarium Wharf at Darling Harbour from a boat in Cockle Bay.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.
Friday, 8 November 2024
Pyrmont Bridge
Pyrmont Bridge is a swing bridge that crosses Cockle Bay at Darling Harbour and connects the inner city suburb of Pyrmont with the Sydney central business district. The bridge was opened in 1902 but closed to traffic when freeways south of Cockle Bay were built and became a pedestrian bridge in 1988. Behind it is the W Sydney, a hotel completed in 2023 and the Sydney Convention Centre. The giant flag pole stands in Cockle Bay.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Thursday, 7 November 2024
King Street Wharf
A view of King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour from a boat in Cockle Bay. The low rise apartments along The Promenade, feature restaurants on the ground and first floor. The high rise buildings are in the Sydney central business district.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome.
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Shark Island Light
Shark Island Light is an active pile lighthouse, located just north of Shark Island, an island in Sydney Harbour. A boat full of fishermen has moored near a marker here.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Opera House, yacht
A yacht sails past the Sydney Opera House, viewed from a boat in Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Through My Lens, Good Random Fun, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.
Monday, 4 November 2024
Rockdale, mural
This is part of an extensive mural along the walls of the walkways and travelators leading from the underground car park to Rockdale Plaza shopping centre, in the southern suburb of Rockdale. The mural was created by Joe Whyte in 2022 and depicts historic moments and landmarks from the local area. This depicts an old high school in the area.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays.
Sunday, 3 November 2024
King George Chambers
"King George Chambers" is a heritage listed commercial building located along George Street, near the corner of King Street. It features a McDonald's restaurant on the ground floor and four floors of commercial space above.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.
Saturday, 2 November 2024
Barangaroo, skyscrapers
The view to the wharves at Barangaroo from a boat on Darling Harbour. The tallest buildings in the background are Crown Sydney, One Sydney Harbour and the International Towers.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.
Friday, 1 November 2024
York & George
York & George is a 38-storey mixed use high rise building, named for the two streets that it is situated between. It is flanked by two heritage-listed buildings along York Street, Carlton House and Spiden House, with a public pedestrian walkway (an historic cartway) connecting to George Street under this modern residential tower.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
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